When district voters passed the school bond in 1997, one of the benefits of the new building was air conditioning. Our students are in comfortable classrooms where teachers can focus on education and not have to deal with problems associated with excessive late summer heat. That is not the case in some neighboring districts, which have had to let out early because of the weather.
When construction bids were accepted in 1998, the air conditioning to the gymnasium was cut to stay within budget, a savings of $60,000. After re-considering the district financial picture at the time, the gym air was put back in a few months later. In hindsight this was a wise decision. The school gymnasium is utilized just about every period of the day for physical education classes and recesses, in addition to the time it is used after school for activities and events. The doors to the gym are typically open and would have drawn cool air from other parts of the building, causing those cooling units to work harder.
It is nice knowing that our students are provided a classroom environment conducive to learning. Thanks B-R taxpayers.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Five classrooms get Interactive whiteboards
Five classrooms added interactive whiteboards over the summer. Glenn Bonsall and Bruce Smith installed the whiteboards in mid-August.
The new boards were put in the science room, the math room, the spanish room, and the language arts room. Four rooms (computer lab, Math-science room, social studies room and 6th grade) had the whiteboards during the last school year.
That leaves three secondary rooms, five elementary rooms and the special education rooms to complete the project. The boards with projectors and wall mount cost $2900. Grant funds have been used to purchase the equipment. Hopefully, we will be able to purchase whiteboards for the remaining classrooms in the upcoming year.
Friday, August 27, 2010
More info on state reporting of student absences
LB 800, passed by the legislature last year, requires all public districts and non-public school systems to submit a monthly report on the number of students with excessive absenteeism, suspensions, expulsions, and contacts with law enforcement officers. This information will be reported to the Nebraska Department of Education at the end of each month.
At the end of September, we have to report the number of students that were absent from school more then 2 days. That's right, over two days before September 30. Already we have three students that we will be reporting. In October we will report the number of students absent more than 4 days total. Two days are added each month. At the end of the school year we will report students that were gone more then 18 days.
For each student reported, we have to report the reasons students were absent. The four reasons are: suspension, expulsion, medical, or other. It is important that parents provide the school with a reason for why their student is not in school.
This data will be reported to the Truancy Intervention Task Force for study and evaluation. My guess is that the State will be getting tougher with parents who do not make sure their children are attending school.
It is also required that the county attorney be contacted when students have excessive absenteeism. The number of times law enforcement is contacted will also need to be reported.
At the end of September, we have to report the number of students that were absent from school more then 2 days. That's right, over two days before September 30. Already we have three students that we will be reporting. In October we will report the number of students absent more than 4 days total. Two days are added each month. At the end of the school year we will report students that were gone more then 18 days.
For each student reported, we have to report the reasons students were absent. The four reasons are: suspension, expulsion, medical, or other. It is important that parents provide the school with a reason for why their student is not in school.
This data will be reported to the Truancy Intervention Task Force for study and evaluation. My guess is that the State will be getting tougher with parents who do not make sure their children are attending school.
It is also required that the county attorney be contacted when students have excessive absenteeism. The number of times law enforcement is contacted will also need to be reported.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Not feeling well? Go see the nurse.
This year Bancroft-Rosalie School has a full-time nurse in the building. Linda Munderloh is in the process of performing the mandatory school health checks, managing student health records, and caring for the occasional skinned knee or tummy ache.
Linda is a Licensed Practical Nurse and has previous experience as a school nurse for the Elkhorn-Logan Valley Health Department. Dr. Felber has agreed to serve as our school medical director. He must approve all medical protocols that we use, such as how to handle medical emergencies. Dr. Felber is also the medical director for the Bancroft Rescue squad.
Mrs. Munderloh will be teaching the Certified Nurse Aide course second semester and will also teach CPR and first aide to students in high school physical education and intro to Health Science classes.
Linda is a Licensed Practical Nurse and has previous experience as a school nurse for the Elkhorn-Logan Valley Health Department. Dr. Felber has agreed to serve as our school medical director. He must approve all medical protocols that we use, such as how to handle medical emergencies. Dr. Felber is also the medical director for the Bancroft Rescue squad.
Mrs. Munderloh will be teaching the Certified Nurse Aide course second semester and will also teach CPR and first aide to students in high school physical education and intro to Health Science classes.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
New reporting requirement for schools
LB 800, passed by the legislature last year, requires all public districts and non-public school systems to submit a monthly report on the number of students with excessive absenteeism, suspensions, expulsions, and contacts with law enforcement officers. This information will be reported to the Nebraska Department of Education at the end of each month.
It is also required that the county attorney be contacted when students have excessive absenteeism.
It is also required that the county attorney be contacted when students have excessive absenteeism.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Laptops keep high school students busy during lunch
The behavior during high school lunch has vastly improved this year. Students are now engrossed in their laptop computers and spend less time roaming the hallways in places they are not supposed to be.
As these pictures show, you can find students after lunch sitting in small groups within designated areas of the school with their laptops open. Less discipline problems, happier students and staff.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Statewide Reading results for Bancroft-Rosalie
Here are the results of the statewide reading tests given last spring.
Grade 10
79% of students met the state standard.
The class average was above the state average for both comprehension and vocabulary.
Grade 8
81% met the state standard
The class average was above the state average for both comprehension and vocabulary.
Grade 7
68% met the state standard
The The class average was above the state average for both comprehension and vocabulary.
Grade 6
78% met the state standard
The class average was above the state average for both comprehension and vocabulary.
Grade 5
57% met the state standard
The class average was below the state average for both comprehension and vocabulary.
Grade 4
71% met the state standard
The class average was above the state average for both comprehension and vocabulary.
Grade 3
53% met the state standard
The class average was below the state average for both comprehension and vocabulary.
Overall, 70% of students met the state reading standard, which speaks well for our school.
Of the 41 students that did not meet the state standard, 9 were new students to our school.
Grade 10
79% of students met the state standard.
The class average was above the state average for both comprehension and vocabulary.
Grade 8
81% met the state standard
The class average was above the state average for both comprehension and vocabulary.
Grade 7
68% met the state standard
The The class average was above the state average for both comprehension and vocabulary.
Grade 6
78% met the state standard
The class average was above the state average for both comprehension and vocabulary.
Grade 5
57% met the state standard
The class average was below the state average for both comprehension and vocabulary.
Grade 4
71% met the state standard
The class average was above the state average for both comprehension and vocabulary.
Grade 3
53% met the state standard
The class average was below the state average for both comprehension and vocabulary.
Overall, 70% of students met the state reading standard, which speaks well for our school.
Of the 41 students that did not meet the state standard, 9 were new students to our school.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Bancroft-Rosalie School District valuations up 18.9%
Valuations
August 2010
Burt County
2011 14,266,503
2010 13,110,395
Increase 1,156,108 8.8%
Cuming County
2011 127,827,719
2010 108,254,434
Increase 19,573,285 18.1%
Thurston County
2011 63,038,487
2010 51,173,106
Increase 11,865,381 23.2%
TOTALS
2011 205,132,709
2010 172,537,935
Increase 32,594,774 18.9%
August 2010
Burt County
2011 14,266,503
2010 13,110,395
Increase 1,156,108 8.8%
Cuming County
2011 127,827,719
2010 108,254,434
Increase 19,573,285 18.1%
Thurston County
2011 63,038,487
2010 51,173,106
Increase 11,865,381 23.2%
TOTALS
2011 205,132,709
2010 172,537,935
Increase 32,594,774 18.9%
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Financial literacy now part of 8th grade curriculum
The financial and economic picture across the United States has brought attention to the need for financial literacy. This year, Bancroft-Rosalie School will be adding a nine week financial literacy for eighth grade students. This course will be taught in place of the computers course offered in the past. Mrs. Hennig will teach financial literacy.
The curriculum will include the following topics:
1. Checkbook - opening an account and balancing
2. Savings account - interest
3. Credit Cards - what is interest, compound interest and what do you look for
4. Loans vs. grant when going to college
5. Basic Insurance
It will taught during the second quarter of the school year.
The curriculum will include the following topics:
1. Checkbook - opening an account and balancing
2. Savings account - interest
3. Credit Cards - what is interest, compound interest and what do you look for
4. Loans vs. grant when going to college
5. Basic Insurance
It will taught during the second quarter of the school year.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Football team starts second week of practice
The B-R football team has 26 players. The first game is September 3 at home versus Omaha Christian Academy. There are six returning starters on offense and six on defense from last year's 10-1 team, so our expectations are high for this year.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Big Crazy Society visits B-R
The Big Crazy Society is a group of Omaha Tribal members that volunteered to visit with Bancroft-Rosalie School staff to assist with the education of the Native American students. Dwight Howe of Rosalie organized the workshop. Other group members included Vincent Merrick, Pierre Merrick, Vida Stabler, Father Dave, and former B-R student Ashleen Marr.
One of the most helpful topics was a discussion of the myths that are often spread about Native Americans. One example is the idea that all Native Americans get a check just for "being an Indian." Vida provided some information to help teachers address these myths when they are brought up in school. The group showed a powerpoint of notable Americans that were also members of the Omaha tribe. Dwight provided a display of Native American articles that he possessed.
Teachers had a chance to ask questions about tribal customs and traditions. The presenters talked about the family life on the reservation and that tribal members who send their children to B-R want the structure that our school provides. Students may have difficulty adapting to the structured setting, and teachers need to be empathetic with the students as they adjust. If teachers have difficulty with a particular student, the panel suggested finding out who are the "pillars"of the family, and working through them. That person might be an uncle or a grandfather.
The workshop provided some good information that staff can use. Thanks to the Big Crazy Society for their time, and also the Fry Bread and Bear Salad.
One of the most helpful topics was a discussion of the myths that are often spread about Native Americans. One example is the idea that all Native Americans get a check just for "being an Indian." Vida provided some information to help teachers address these myths when they are brought up in school. The group showed a powerpoint of notable Americans that were also members of the Omaha tribe. Dwight provided a display of Native American articles that he possessed.
Teachers had a chance to ask questions about tribal customs and traditions. The presenters talked about the family life on the reservation and that tribal members who send their children to B-R want the structure that our school provides. Students may have difficulty adapting to the structured setting, and teachers need to be empathetic with the students as they adjust. If teachers have difficulty with a particular student, the panel suggested finding out who are the "pillars"of the family, and working through them. That person might be an uncle or a grandfather.
The workshop provided some good information that staff can use. Thanks to the Big Crazy Society for their time, and also the Fry Bread and Bear Salad.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Bancroft-Rosalie School nominated for "Doing What Works."
Here is a portion of the letter Bancroft-Rosalie School received this week. It is a pleasure to have the opportunity for national recognition of our school reading program.
Dear Principal Sjuts,
Congratulations! Bancroft-Rosalie Community School has been nominated as
a potential site to be featured on a US Department of Education online
resource, “Doing What Works” (dww.ed.gov). We are currently developing
web content for the topic of improving K-3 reading comprehension, and
would like to talk with you because you have been nominated as an
exemplary site in this area.
This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your practices on a
nationally disseminated website so that other educators can learn from
what you do.
You were nominated for being successful with at least two of the
following practices related to helping students navigate the path to
college:
1. Teach students how to use reading comprehension strategies
2. Teach students to identify and use the text’s organizational
structure to comprehend, learn, and remember content
3. Guide students through focused, high-quality discussion on the
meaning of text
4. Select texts purposefully to support comprehension development
5. Establish an engaging and motivating context in which to teach
reading comprehension.
Doing What Works -- Background Information
The U.S. Department of Education has contracted with WestEd, AIR, and
RMC to create a Web site-Doing What Works-that supports implementation
of research-based practices identified by the What Works Clearinghouse
to help educators meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act.
This site helps equip technical assistance providers, education
decision-makers, and practitioners with the tools, resources and support
they need to take action. The Web site (dww.ed.gov) includes:
* Recommended practices vetted by experts in the field
* Descriptions of how others have implemented practices successfully
* Access to a variety of online implementation tools
* Links to more information and resources for additional assistance.
Dear Principal Sjuts,
Congratulations! Bancroft-Rosalie Community School has been nominated as
a potential site to be featured on a US Department of Education online
resource, “Doing What Works” (dww.ed.gov). We are currently developing
web content for the topic of improving K-3 reading comprehension, and
would like to talk with you because you have been nominated as an
exemplary site in this area.
This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your practices on a
nationally disseminated website so that other educators can learn from
what you do.
You were nominated for being successful with at least two of the
following practices related to helping students navigate the path to
college:
1. Teach students how to use reading comprehension strategies
2. Teach students to identify and use the text’s organizational
structure to comprehend, learn, and remember content
3. Guide students through focused, high-quality discussion on the
meaning of text
4. Select texts purposefully to support comprehension development
5. Establish an engaging and motivating context in which to teach
reading comprehension.
Doing What Works -- Background Information
The U.S. Department of Education has contracted with WestEd, AIR, and
RMC to create a Web site-Doing What Works-that supports implementation
of research-based practices identified by the What Works Clearinghouse
to help educators meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act.
This site helps equip technical assistance providers, education
decision-makers, and practitioners with the tools, resources and support
they need to take action. The Web site (dww.ed.gov) includes:
* Recommended practices vetted by experts in the field
* Descriptions of how others have implemented practices successfully
* Access to a variety of online implementation tools
* Links to more information and resources for additional assistance.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Admission prices raised for 2010-11
The Lewis and Clark Conference raised admission prices for the 2010-11 school year for all conference activities. Bancroft-Rosalie School uses the conference admission price for all home activities.
The new price this year is adults $5.00 and students $4.00 (up from $4 and $4).
The school will also raise the price for season passes. The new price for a season pass (good for all home athletic events except tournaments) is student $20, adult $40, adult and spouse $60. Senior citizens (65 and older) that are residents of the school district or district landowners can pick up a senior citizen season pass for no charge.
The school will not be charging for home junior high and junior varsity games this year, but there will be a charge for junior high and junior varsity tournaments as in the past.
The music boosters will no longer be taking admission at the gate. This year school staff members will be performing these duties.
The new price this year is adults $5.00 and students $4.00 (up from $4 and $4).
The school will also raise the price for season passes. The new price for a season pass (good for all home athletic events except tournaments) is student $20, adult $40, adult and spouse $60. Senior citizens (65 and older) that are residents of the school district or district landowners can pick up a senior citizen season pass for no charge.
The school will not be charging for home junior high and junior varsity games this year, but there will be a charge for junior high and junior varsity tournaments as in the past.
The music boosters will no longer be taking admission at the gate. This year school staff members will be performing these duties.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Mac 24-7 Making Academics Count
The Bancroft-Rosalie School one-to-one computer program slogan is "Mac 24-7 Making Academics Count". Parent meetings for 9-12 grade students will be held Monday August 16 and Tuesday August 17 at 7:30 pm to explain the program to the parents. The parents are asked to sign a simple one page document describing the parent and student responsibilities. The students will be asked to sign the same paper on Wednesday morning after they complete a short training on how to care for their computer. After the training, the students will be checked out a MacBook computer. Underclassmen will have the same computer throughout high school.
Parents will also be asked to sign up for "security assurance." The cost of security assurance is $25. This fee will cover the cost of the computer in case of accidental damage after a $200 deductible has been applied. For only $25, parents will be essentially be purchasing a $200 deductible insurance plan. The school will use the assurance fees to self-insure all 100 MacBook computers. We are expecting that the students will take good care of their laptops and that very few computers will be damaged.
Thanks to Jackie Smith for proposing the Mac 24-7 slogan.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
August School Board meeting news
The Bancroft-Rosalie Board of Education met Monday, August 9, 2010 at 7:30 pm in Bancroft.
Superintendent Cerny presented the July transportation report and the distance learning report.
In old business the board gave final approval to amended policy 450 Student Fees to include technology fees. Mr. Hulstein was approved as assistant athletic director, with Dr. Cerny and Mr. Sjuts serving as AD pending interest by other staff members.
The board discussed the classroom addition project. A meeting with the architect has been scheduled for Wednesday August 11 at 2:30 pm.
In new business the board reviewed the 2010-11 budget; set the substitute teacher rate at $110, and the activity rate at $5 for adults and $4 for students. Season pass prices were set at $20 for a student, $40 for an adult, and $60 for an adult and spouse. The board approved the 2010-11 handbooks and the Mac 24-7 computer program policies and procedures.
Shonna Briggs was hired as a special education para-professional and handicapped van driver.
Superintendent Cerny presented the July transportation report and the distance learning report.
In old business the board gave final approval to amended policy 450 Student Fees to include technology fees. Mr. Hulstein was approved as assistant athletic director, with Dr. Cerny and Mr. Sjuts serving as AD pending interest by other staff members.
The board discussed the classroom addition project. A meeting with the architect has been scheduled for Wednesday August 11 at 2:30 pm.
In new business the board reviewed the 2010-11 budget; set the substitute teacher rate at $110, and the activity rate at $5 for adults and $4 for students. Season pass prices were set at $20 for a student, $40 for an adult, and $60 for an adult and spouse. The board approved the 2010-11 handbooks and the Mac 24-7 computer program policies and procedures.
Shonna Briggs was hired as a special education para-professional and handicapped van driver.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Fromer B-R student Rob Kreig is Lt-Colonel
U.S. Army Major Rob Krieg, a former student at Bancroft-Rosalie High School, was recently selected for early promotion to Lieutenant Colonel below-the-zone, which is limited to less than the top ten percent of officers considered for promotion. Rob attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, following in the footsteps of his brother, Mike Krieg, who graduated from Bancroft-Rosalie in 1987 and West Point in 1991.
After graduating from West Point in 1994 with a degree in Environmental Engineering, he was commissioned as a Field Artillery Officer. Rob has served in a variety of command and staff positions in the U.S. Army while serving at Fort Hood, TX, Fort Sill, OK, Germany, and Iraq. While serving in Iraq, Rob served as the Multinational Corps-Iraq Joint Fires Liaison to the Multinational Force-Iraq where he assisted in synchronizing economic, governance, security, and reconciliation efforts. Rob is currently a student at Fort Leavenworth, KS where he is attending Command and General Staff College.
Rob’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, four Meritorious Service Medals, one Joint Service Commendation Medal, four Army Commendation Medals, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, and the Iraq Campaign Medal with Bronze Star. Rob is married to the former Lauren Glover of Fort Worth, TX, who is the senior nurse practitioner for Comanche County Memorial Medical Group’s Pediatrics Clinic. They have two boys, William and Matthew, and a daughter, Katelin. Rob is the son of the late Rex and Andrea Krieg.
After graduating from West Point in 1994 with a degree in Environmental Engineering, he was commissioned as a Field Artillery Officer. Rob has served in a variety of command and staff positions in the U.S. Army while serving at Fort Hood, TX, Fort Sill, OK, Germany, and Iraq. While serving in Iraq, Rob served as the Multinational Corps-Iraq Joint Fires Liaison to the Multinational Force-Iraq where he assisted in synchronizing economic, governance, security, and reconciliation efforts. Rob is currently a student at Fort Leavenworth, KS where he is attending Command and General Staff College.
Rob’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, four Meritorious Service Medals, one Joint Service Commendation Medal, four Army Commendation Medals, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, and the Iraq Campaign Medal with Bronze Star. Rob is married to the former Lauren Glover of Fort Worth, TX, who is the senior nurse practitioner for Comanche County Memorial Medical Group’s Pediatrics Clinic. They have two boys, William and Matthew, and a daughter, Katelin. Rob is the son of the late Rex and Andrea Krieg.
Friday, August 6, 2010
School Board agenda Monday August 9
Bancroft-Rosalie Community School
Board of Education Meeting Agenda
Monday, August 9, 2010 --- 7:30 p.m. in Bancroft
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Read and approve minutes of the July 12, 2010 board meeting.
4. Review Agenda
5. Public Hearing
6. Treasurer’s Report
A. Approve the Bills
B. Financial Review
7. Administrator’s Reports:
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Principal’s Report
8. Old Business:
A. Assign Athletic Director duties
B. Final approval of Board policy 520 Student Fees
9. New Business:
A. Initial approval of budget for 2010-11.
B. Set substitute teacher rate at $110.
C. Set Activity admission rate- Adults $5, Students $4.
D. Approve elementary, secondary, activity, and staff handbooks for 2010-2011
E. Approve Shonna Briggs as Special Education para-educator and van driver.
F.
G.
10. Discussion Items:
A.
11. Executive Session.
12. Future Planning- Next meeting- Monday, September 13, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
13. Adjournment.
Board of Education Meeting Agenda
Monday, August 9, 2010 --- 7:30 p.m. in Bancroft
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Read and approve minutes of the July 12, 2010 board meeting.
4. Review Agenda
5. Public Hearing
6. Treasurer’s Report
A. Approve the Bills
B. Financial Review
7. Administrator’s Reports:
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Principal’s Report
8. Old Business:
A. Assign Athletic Director duties
B. Final approval of Board policy 520 Student Fees
9. New Business:
A. Initial approval of budget for 2010-11.
B. Set substitute teacher rate at $110.
C. Set Activity admission rate- Adults $5, Students $4.
D. Approve elementary, secondary, activity, and staff handbooks for 2010-2011
E. Approve Shonna Briggs as Special Education para-educator and van driver.
F.
G.
10. Discussion Items:
A.
11. Executive Session.
12. Future Planning- Next meeting- Monday, September 13, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
13. Adjournment.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
A new school year; Where do we want to be in May?
As the 2010-11 school year approaches, I want to take a few minutes to articulate the vision I have for the students at Bancroft-Rosalie School. My number one priority is to have 100% of our seniors go on to college, or some type of post-secondary education. According to leading economists, 63% of all jobs in the year 2018 will require some type of training beyond high school. If we want our students to be successful in the future, then they need to go to college.
So how do we get them there? Researchers have found that fourth grade seems to be the age at which children start seeing themselves as a college student or ruling out the prospect of going to college. It starts in the elementary. I believe we have an excellent elementary program in place. Our reading, language and math programs are skills based. Each student is placed in the curriculum where they can be successful. All of our elementary students should be getting 85-90% of their schoolwork done correctly. If it becomes too easy for some, we accelerate them through the program by moving them ahead into a group further along in the program. If they are moving slowly through the program, we try to accelerate them by having them spend more time on reading or math skills so that they can master them and move on to new and more difficult skills. Wouldn't it be great if we can get all of our students to complete Geometry or Algebra II?
If our elementary students are at or above grade levels in reading, writing and mathematics, then we should see higher scores on standardized tests, including the ACT. The ACT is still one of the best indicators of a student’s ability to succeed in college. This year we started giving the ASSET test to our juniors. This test is used by community colleges to determine if new incoming students can start in the regular curriculum or need to take remedial math and English classes first (they must pay for the class but receive no credit). Our school goal is for 90% of our seniors to pass this test (or the COMPASS test, which is the computer equivalent of the ASSET). If they can get the required ASSET scores, then I am satisfied that our school has adequately prepared them. Of course we want them to do much better than the minimum, but that is the level at which I expect ALL students to achieve.
So how do we get them there? Researchers have found that fourth grade seems to be the age at which children start seeing themselves as a college student or ruling out the prospect of going to college. It starts in the elementary. I believe we have an excellent elementary program in place. Our reading, language and math programs are skills based. Each student is placed in the curriculum where they can be successful. All of our elementary students should be getting 85-90% of their schoolwork done correctly. If it becomes too easy for some, we accelerate them through the program by moving them ahead into a group further along in the program. If they are moving slowly through the program, we try to accelerate them by having them spend more time on reading or math skills so that they can master them and move on to new and more difficult skills. Wouldn't it be great if we can get all of our students to complete Geometry or Algebra II?
If our elementary students are at or above grade levels in reading, writing and mathematics, then we should see higher scores on standardized tests, including the ACT. The ACT is still one of the best indicators of a student’s ability to succeed in college. This year we started giving the ASSET test to our juniors. This test is used by community colleges to determine if new incoming students can start in the regular curriculum or need to take remedial math and English classes first (they must pay for the class but receive no credit). Our school goal is for 90% of our seniors to pass this test (or the COMPASS test, which is the computer equivalent of the ASSET). If they can get the required ASSET scores, then I am satisfied that our school has adequately prepared them. Of course we want them to do much better than the minimum, but that is the level at which I expect ALL students to achieve.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Beerfest results
The Second Annual Bancroft Beerfest has 144 people in attendance at the Country Pub in Bancroft. There were two beer contests- the best Nebraska brewed beer and the Peoples Choice best overall beer. The best Nebraska brewed beer was judged by a panel of experts. These “Official” judges were Chuck Muller (Chairman of the Bancroft Village Board), former state Senator Matt Connealy from Decatur, Dr. Hoelting from Pender, Tim Anderson (University of Nebraska journalism professor), and Sheryl Schmeckpeper of Norfolk. The judges choice for best Nebraska brewed beer went to a beer from Gottleib Brewery of Columbus Nebraska.
All in attendance were asked to vote on the People's Choice for best overall beer. Pastor Phil Hale of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bancroft won for his Vienna Ale. Pastor Hale also demonstrated his beer-making techniques.
Paul Hammel (reporter for the Omaha World Herald) organized the Beerfest event and also was the auctioneer for the live auction of beer paraphernalia and other items donated by breweries and distributers.
Special thanks to the Cuming County Visitors Bureau for $350 to advertise the Beerfest. The event is expected to bring in over $3000 for the John G. Neihardt Foundation Board of Directors.
All in attendance were asked to vote on the People's Choice for best overall beer. Pastor Phil Hale of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bancroft won for his Vienna Ale. Pastor Hale also demonstrated his beer-making techniques.
Paul Hammel (reporter for the Omaha World Herald) organized the Beerfest event and also was the auctioneer for the live auction of beer paraphernalia and other items donated by breweries and distributers.
Special thanks to the Cuming County Visitors Bureau for $350 to advertise the Beerfest. The event is expected to bring in over $3000 for the John G. Neihardt Foundation Board of Directors.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
High school teachers at Mac workshop
Yesterday and today the Bancroft-Rosalie high school teachers were involved in training on using the Mac computers in the classroom. The Training was entitled "Learning with iLife", and was presented by Cyndi Danner-Kuhn of Kansas State University and a Mac trainer. iLife software includes iPhoto, iWeb, GarageBand and iMovie.
The Monday sessions involved an introduction to the Mac, an iLife overview, iPhoto, and GarageBand. The teachers made a iPhoto photo album and wrote a piece of music with Garage Band. On Tuesday the teachers made a movie with iMovie and explored the Apple Interchange, iTunes U and iWeb.
The goal of the workshop was to help the teachers to incorporate student use of Mac computers in the classroom.
The Monday sessions involved an introduction to the Mac, an iLife overview, iPhoto, and GarageBand. The teachers made a iPhoto photo album and wrote a piece of music with Garage Band. On Tuesday the teachers made a movie with iMovie and explored the Apple Interchange, iTunes U and iWeb.
The goal of the workshop was to help the teachers to incorporate student use of Mac computers in the classroom.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Blog comments abuse
It has been brought to my attention that someone has been posting inappropriate comments and internet links on this blog. Evidently I did not have the necessary button clicked to allow me to moderate comments that are posted. I am in the process of correcting this problem. Until then, I am not allowing any comments to be posted.
I apologize to anyone that may have looked at the comments and were offended.
I apologize to anyone that may have looked at the comments and were offended.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)